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carmustine and Pleural Effusion

carmustine has been researched along with Pleural Effusion in 3 studies

Carmustine: A cell-cycle phase nonspecific alkylating antineoplastic agent. It is used in the treatment of brain tumors and various other malignant neoplasms. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p462) This substance may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen according to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985). (From Merck Index, 11th ed)
carmustine : A member of the class of N-nitrosoureas that is 1,3-bis(2-chloroethyl)urea in which one of the nitrogens is substituted by a nitroso group.

Pleural Effusion: Presence of fluid in the pleural cavity resulting from excessive transudation or exudation from the pleural surfaces. It is a sign of disease and not a diagnosis in itself.

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (33.33)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's2 (66.67)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Porcar Ramells, C1
Clemente González, C1
García Parés, D1
Guardia Sánchez, R1
Pérez Ayuso, MJ1
García-Bragado Dalmau, F1
Krishnan, GS1
Chaudhary, V1
Al-Janadi, A1
Ramanarayanan, J1
D'Silva, KJ1
White, JP1
Ward, MJ1

Reviews

2 reviews available for carmustine and Pleural Effusion

ArticleYear
[Primary cardiac lymphoma: cytological diagnosis and treatment with response to polychemotherapy and hematopoietic precursor autotransplant. Presentation of a case a review of the literature].
    Anales de medicina interna (Madrid, Spain : 1984), 2002, Volume: 19, Issue:6

    Topics: Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Atrial Flutter; Carmustine; Cyclophosphamide; Cytara

2002
Drug-induced adverse pulmonary reactions.
    Adverse drug reactions and acute poisoning reviews, 1985,Winter, Volume: 4, Issue:4

    Topics: Amiodarone; Asthma; Bleomycin; Carmustine; Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; Gold; Hu

1985

Other Studies

1 other study available for carmustine and Pleural Effusion

ArticleYear
BCNU toxicity presenting with a large pericardial and pleural effusion.
    Annals of transplantation, 2008, Volume: 13, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Androstadienes; Antineoplastic Agents, Alkylating; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Proto

2008